Houlton girls defeat Caribou in close game

4 years ago

CARIBOU, Maine — The Houlton Shires netted a close 39-34 victory over the Caribou girls varsity basketball team Jan. 26 in a back-and-forth contest.

The Vikings started quickly, jumping to an eight point lead at the end of the first quarter (17-9), but by the halftime break, Houlton was on top 23-20. Caribou was back on top after three quarters of play, 28-27. 

Top scorers on the Houlton team were Drew Warman, who scored 17 points, and Mia Henderson and Morgan Graham, who both scored seven. 

For Caribou, Ashlyn Bouchard scored 11 points; Selena Savage added 10, and Gabrielle Sutherland chipped in six.

Sage Dubay of the Caribou Vikings (center) dribbles up the floor as Houlton’s Morgan Graham (felt) and Emma Ardell defend during a Jan. 26 game in Caribou. (Chris Bouchard | Aroostook Republican & News)

Samantha Johnson of the Houlton Shires dribbles the ball down the court during a Jan. 26 game against the Caribou Vikings. (Chris Bouchard | Aroostook Republican & News)